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11-03-1969 Regular Meeting251 NOVEMBER 3, 1969 Pursuant to the Charter, the regular meeting of Mayor and Council, City of Smyrna, Georgia, was held on November 3, 1969. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. by the presiding officer Mayor George W. Kreeger. Councilmen Roy H. Wood and J. B. Ables were absent. All other Councilmen were present. City Staff Members present were L. W. Charles, T. J. Grogg, C. M. Hamby,, D. Scott Jackson, C. C. Porterfield, Berl T. Tate, W. L. Westbrook. Others present were Joe Bork of Hensley -Schmidt, representatives of the Marietta Journal and WBIE. As the first order of business,, the Mayor and Council approved the election returns as certified to them by the seven Chief Managers, John L. Hutson, Election Superintendent, and L. W. Charles, City Clerk. Motion was made by Homer Kuhl to adopt the results of the Smyrna City Election held November 1, 1969 as follows: Mayor Council Post #1 Council Post #2 Council Post #3 Council Post #4 Council Post #5 W Council Post #6 U Council Post #7 U Harold Smith Marston Tuck J. P. White Arthur T. Bacon Homer Kuhl Clarence Canada John C. Porterfield Hubert Black The motion was seconded by J. C. Porterfield and approved unanimously. Copy of certified election results attached to the November 3, 1969 Minutes and made a part thereof. No citizens had matters to bring before the Council. Commercial building permit applications were brought before the Council by City Inspector C. M. Hamby. The following requests were approved unanimously: 1. Charles J. Thomas: To rebuild a storage building at the Smyrna Drive -In Theatre. Motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by C. 0. Canada, 2. Carter Construction Company: Addition to Wiills High School. Mot.ion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by J. C. Porterfield. 3. L. A. Phillips: 4x4 sign at 2820 Cobb Lane. Motion by B. F. Stewart, seconded by C. W. Armour. C. M. Hamby had no report on the status of the Davenport house demo- lition and asked that it'be deferred. A request for a residential business license was heard from Mrs. Lucille Adams, 3446 Shawnee Trail for an int_e rior decorating advis- ory service and floral arrangements. Homer Kuhl made a motion to approve the license subject to no on -street .parking, no excessive storage of supplies or equipment and no employees. The motion was seconded by J. C. Porterfield and approved unanimously. Pertaining to current road projects the. following items were dis- cussed: 1. The Woodland Terrace paving project was deferred to be rebid in the spring. 2. Berl T. Tate reported that he had received no response to his calls to Cities Service Oil Company in reference to a new plat con- cerning the Coppenger dedication. 3. J. E. David reported that the brick for the wall necessary to the paving of the new health center site would be received in two weeks. Pertaining to emergency storm drainage projects, all areas were reported to be completed except LaVista and Parkway Drive, both of which are awaiting receipt of pipe. The request of R. S. Crain, "A" Bonding Company for a Smyrna business license was referred to City Attorney, Berl T. Tate for checkout. 252 (Continuation of November 3, 1969 Meeting) The case of William L. Turner V/S City of Smyrna (defendant in tres- pass) was referred tp City Attorney Berl T. Tate for answer. J. E. David reported that bushes had been cut and the school crossing sign had been moved to abbetter location at Powder Springs @ Hamby Street. Mayor G. W. Kreeger discussed access road, Kassuba property west to Joe Anderson property and pointed up the urgent nedd for all parties to come to a conclusion on the location, specifications and installation of said road. Councilman Homer Kuhl submitted to Council the findings of the Police Committee relative to the bids for furniture and equipment for the new Smyrna Police Station. All bids having met the spec- ifications listed, the Committee recommended that the low bid of Office Sales and Service in the amount of $3817.15 be accepted. A motion to that effect was made by Homer Kuhl, seconded by J. C. Porterfield, and approved unanimously. Relative to city residents on the county water system, B. F. Stewart reported that a meeting was scheduled for the present week on a possible trade of -customers. In reference to the financial status of the Lexington Apartments, the account is open with a balance due the City of Smyrna of $1375.00 as of November 1, 1969. The Mayor and Council authorized the issuing of a Fi-Fa on the property in the amount of $1375.00 to be recorded as soon as possible. Also, J. E. David had written the owner concerning a prior agreement to pipe surface water away from neighboring property owners which had not been accomplished. The letter had brought no response as of this date. J. C. Porterfield motioned that Mrs. Willouise Spivey andi,:Mrs. Glenda Hicks be appointed as Deputy City Registrars, effective November 1, 1969. The Council was informed of a request by two property owners at King Springs and Cliffwood Drive who were desirous of tapping on to the city sewerage system at $200.00 per tap -on. J. E. David was requested to check out existing facility and report prior to installation. The malt beverage license requestoof Mr. Julius Manley for Hickory Corral was denied for cause on a motion by C. W. Armour, seconded by Homer Kuhl, and approved unanimously. A request by Francis Fogleman for 7-11 Store at Concord @ North Cooper Lake Road for a malt beverage license was approved by the committee on a two to one vote. C. W. Armour motionedclfor approval of the license; the motion was seconded 'by C. 0. Canada, and approved by a vote of three to two. Homer Kuhl and B. F. Stewart voted against the motion. The sanitation problem at Smyrna Springs Apartments was reported to be in work. C. W. Armour reported that another garbage con- tainer was placed there at the request of the owner. The Council asked Mr. Armour to check the probl&m further. J. C. Porterfield reported on the safety committee meeting of 10-29-69. The committee reported a continuing improvement in Workman's Compensation claims. It was thought that the city would be out of the assigned risk category soon. The Council on motion by Homer Kuhl, seconded by B. F. Stewart, set December 1, 1969, as the hearing date for the John Corn property rezoning request from R-1 to R-2. 1. 25 (Continuation of November 3, 1969 Meeting) In final action the Council: 1.. Asked that Mr. Gilstrap get in touch1with the City Attorney in connection with; -the damage to City property by his son. Contract in preparation calling out total property damage. 2. Authorized the construction of a drainage wall on Ward Street to protect property owners in the area. Motion by J. C. Porterfield authorized the payment of the costs from the State Grants Fund. Motion seconded by C. 0. Canada and approved unanimously. 3. Authorized the letting of bids for a new garbage truck per approved 1969-70 budget. Bids to be opened at the December 1, 1969 meeting. Trade-in was not considered. 4. Approved a resolution supporting the alternate "A" route, west of Marietta for the Canton Highway connector. Motion by J. C. Porterfield, second by B. F. Stewart, approved unanimously. 5. Agreed to have a special called meeting to discuss IBM System III. Proposed time Wednesday, November 19, 1969. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7;49 W P. M. Next meeting November 17, 1969. U U v G. W. Kreeger, Mayor L. W. Charle City Clerk C. W. Armour, Councilman Ward 1, J/. b es, Councilman Ward 2, Sanitation eolice, Fire & CD R. H. Wood, Councilman Ward 3, Streeits and Maintenance_ C. 0.' Canada, Cou Gilman Ward )5, Parks and Recreation B. F. Stewdrt, Councilman Ward 7, Water Hom r Kuhl? Co cilman Ward 4, Finance and Administration . C. Porte field, Councilman and 6. Trefatment Plants, Garage 254